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Band 6+: You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe. Write a letter to your friend. Why you are having a party explain what dish you want to cook and ask for the recipe also invite them to the party.

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Dear John,

Hi! What’s cooking and good looking? I hope this letter finds you in a radiant health and best of spirits. You’ll be glad to know that I’m celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary on 15th April. I’m planning to organize a party at my home because it will be easy and convenient for me. I believe you wouldn’t hesitate to share a cookie recipe of carrot pudding with me because you have a good culinary skills.

Actually, last year, when my parents, and I visited to your city to meet you then they really liked the sweet dish that you served us. I searched on youtube also, but I didn’t found any relevant information, therefore, I’m asking you to share your recipe. Apart form this, I want to give surprise to my biological caregivers by making this dish by my hands. I hope you’ll lend a helping hand in this matter.

I really want from bottom of my heart that you should come to the party and make it rocking with your singing talent. As you know that my parents also have a special liking in you, so your presence in the party also makes them happy.

Hope to hear from you soon!

yours lovingly,

Alex

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6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

parents: 3

party: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-written, covering all points appropriately and sufficiently. The tone is consistently friendly and inviting, and the language used is natural and engaging.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The purpose of the letter is immediately apparent, and the progression of ideas is logical. However, some transitions could be smoother to enhance the flow. For example, elaborating slightly more on the connection between needing the recipe and inviting John to the party could improve coherence. Also, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to maintain clarity.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using expressions like 'radiant health,' 'best of spirits,' and 'culinary skills.' However, some phrases are slightly unnatural or could be more precise. For instance, 'biological caregivers' is technically correct but sounds somewhat formal in a friendly letter; 'parents' is sufficient. Consider using synonyms and varied sentence structures to further enhance lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, indicating a reasonable command of grammar. However, there are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. For example, 'I didn't found' should be 'I didn't find,' and 'Apart form this' should be 'Apart from this.' Pay close attention to verb tense consistency and correct preposition usage. Proofreading carefully can help eliminate these errors.

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